Human beings. We can be a bit disappointing sometimes can't we? We're often very easily swayed by things that are bright and shiny rather than other more meaningful things. Take for instance the event we usually commemorate on 5 November, Guy Fawkes Day. Four hundred years ago in England a group of people plotted to blow up the…
Rick Riordan’s Introduction to Norse Mythology
Rick Riordan, the creator of Percy Jackson, has just released the first book in his new series. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard follows Rick's new character, Magnus Chase, as he tries to prevent the end of the world, Ragnarok. If you love Percy Jackson you'll love this new series. You can reserve your copy…
Who’s going to see Courtney Barnett live at The Foundry?
...Rebecca Taekema (and her "plus one") Congratulations, Rebecca and thanks to everyone who entered! Here's how some of you answered our competition question: What book would you recommend to Courtney Barnett to read while on tour? "Something by Haruki Murakami. Perhaps "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" because of the cats. Melancholic yet comforting and uplifting and…
The Secret Lives of New Zealand Children’s Authors
Which New Zealand illustrator often gets chocolate on her artwork? Which New Zealand author once wet her pants in fright? Whose nickname is Giggleswick? Who loves to eat strawberry sandwiches? You can find out the answer to all of these questions in our New Zealand Children's Author pages. In our New Zealand Children's Author pages…
Wrapped up in bookshops – NZ Bookshop Day Saturday 31 October 2015
Saturday 31 October is the inaugural NZ Bookshop Day. Pay a visit to a local favourite, or try someplace new. Here's a grab-bag of my Christchurch bookshop hangouts (do tell about your faves in the comments): then East's Bookshop - perfectly centrally located for a browse, saw Jasper Fforde talk there. Smith's Bookshop on Manchester…
Off the shelf (2)
As followers of our blog will know, voracious reader Robyn has been sharing with us on a regular basis the titles that she has been adding to her For Later shelf. This time she reports back on some of the titles that have graduated to her Completed shelf. An art theme to some books that…
Kia ora Keri – 30 years ago Keri Hulme won the Booker Prize for Fiction
‘You're not pulling my leg, are you? … Bloody hell – it’s totally unbelievable!’ That's what Keri Hulme said when she won the Booker Prize (now the Man Booker Prize) on 31 October 1985 - nearly 30 years ago. She scooped up New Zealand’s first Booker Prize with her debut novel the bone people. It's…
New Zealand Book Week & the Rugby World Cup!
It's New Zealand Book Week and the final of the Rugby World Cup. How will we cope? What will we read? I've got it covered, so just relax and enjoy the ride. Leading up to the game. Followed by. Opening play. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Half time sustenance. And, of course, the back-up plan. How will…
Trick or treat?
Halloween is upon us! It seems that everywhere we go, there are costumes and candy, and, in spite of many people being "dead" against it, it's gaining momentum and getting bigger each year. The word Halloween comes from a Scottish term for All Hallows' Eve, the eve of the Christian celebration of All Hallows' Day…
Kids! Get Creating for Halloween
Here are some of our great books for you to create awesome Halloween goodies! We would love to see what you make. Show a librarian or email your photo to library@ccc.govt.nz or post to our facebook page. If you're on Twitter you can use #cclhalloween too. More spooky inspiration Other great Halloween titles for children About Halloween…
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